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Contents

The Past Year

Clinic Manager’s Letter

It has been an exciting journey for all staff and volunteers at Growing Hope Brockley. We have seen an increase in our counselling services since the service was recently launched in 2024. Additionally, referrals for occupational therapy have also grown. Growing Hope Brockley has uniquely pushed the boundaries of service development and delivery for children and young people with additional needs. Alongside the clinical services provided this year, we have also partnered with clients’ schools and been able to offer educational psychology advice, which has positively impacted children and young people’s educational journeys.

Walking with parents and empowering them as they advocate for their children’s academic, social, and emotional needs and seeing them grow through this process has been an incredible privilege for staff and volunteers to witness.

We are also proud of the incredible growth in parent support groups this year and the positive impacts these programmes have on parent-child relationships.

Kirsten Murphy, Clinic Manager, Growing Hope Brockley

Chair of Trustees’ Letter

As Acting Chair I want to start by thanking Nicole Nelson, our outgoing Chair, for her dedication and leadership over the past two years. Thank yous are also due to Kylie and Nikki who are stepping back for their period of maternity leave. Kirsten has worked tirelessly reducing waiting lists and re-establishing parental support courses, supported by Ashlin and Tanya. The Trustees and St. Peter’s have worked together encouraging and supporting the Clinic Team. As always, God has been faithful in all things and we give Him the glory for the Clinic’s successes.

Lynne Wilkinson, Acting Chair of Trustees, Growing Hope Brockley

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Growing Hope National’s CEO’s Letter

At the start of 2025, we aimed for consolidation with steady growth, however, I am amazed to look back and see a year defined by unprecedented growth and unexpected momentum. We didn’t just sustain our services - we doubled them. I’m deeply grateful for a team that embraced significant change with faith, creativity, and determination.

We opened four new clinics in Redbridge, Solent, York, and Farnham, bringing life-changing therapy to families who had been struggling alone. With plans for clinics in Ipswich and Tunbridge Wells progressing for 2026, we are firmly on track toward our goal of 20 clinics by 2030.

At the heart of everything are the families we serve. We provided free therapy for 440 children and supported 445 families through groups and training, continuing to share hope in Jesus through prayer and community.

None of this would be possible without the incredible generosity of many along with the dedication of our staff and volunteers. Together, we are not just providing therapy and support - we are bringing new hope to families across the UK.

Vicki Smith, CEO, Growing Hope National

Trustees’ Report

The Board of Trustees presents its report and financial statements for the year 1 January 2025 - 31 December 2025 together with the Independent Examiner’s Report. Growing Hope Brockley was registered with the charity commission as a CIO on 23 March 2020, charity number 1188708, 2025 was the fifth financial period of the charity. The current trustees are Lynne Wilkinson (Acting Chair), Lucy Dacey, Nikkola Thornton, Eleanor Orr and Kyle Van Den Engelsmen. In November, Nicole Nelson stepped down as Chair of Trustees. We would like to thank Nicole for her service and dedication to Growing Hope Brockley.

We are confident that Growing Hope Brockley has carried out its charitable objectives in 2025 and acted in the interests of the public benefit. We have referred to the Charity Commission’s guidance on reporting on public benefit when preparing this annual report.

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28% of parent carers report probable clinical depression due to the stresses²

1 in 5

74% of siblings of disabled children do not receive any help from school³

children in England have an additional need¹

parents and 41 carers supported through therapy sessions and courses 2Circle of Security course run for parents and carers

36 children supported through direct therapy at Growing Hope Brockley 1 When Dreams Change courses run for parents and carers

We use a combination of non-standardised feedback forms and a standardised measure, the Goal Attainment Scale (GAS). GAS is an 78% outcome measure that is commonly used in research to show the effectiveness of therapy services. GAS enabled us to set three goals for each child and young person of GAS goals achieved in a conversation between themselves, their by children and young people parents and the therapist.

Aims and Objectives

We are Growing Hope Brockley. We champion accessibility and provide free therapy for children and young people with additional needs living in Southwark and Lewisham, in partnership with St Peter’s Brockley.

HOPE FOR CHILDREN

We bring hope to children through offering free therapy services.

HOPE FOR FAMILIES

We grow hope for families where hope has been lost due to isolation or rejection.

HOPE IN JESUS

We share hope in Jesus because He brings hope even in the most difficult situations.

In accordance with its charity constitution, Growing Hope Brockley has sought to achieve the following aims and objectives in the year dated 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

The advancement of health and wellbeing for the public benefit by the provision of a therapy clinic run in accordance with Christian principles for children and young people (0-18) with additional needs and their families living in Lewisham and Southwark. In particular, but not exclusively by:

This year the Growing Hope Brockley team has grown and across the year we have been joined by four volunteers who have supported our work through administrative tasks, fundraising activity and technology development.

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Hope for Children

We have provided free counselling and occupational therapy for children and young people in the St Peter’s church building.

We have provided therapy for 36 children and young people.

We have worked on individualised goals to support children and families in the areas of greatest need. Examples of goals have been emotional regulation, attention and listening, social skills, dressing and eating.

78% of therapy goals have been achieved.

Hope for Families

We have run:

Hope in Jesus

We believe Jesus brings hope even in the most difficult situations. We always offer to pray for families at the end of each therapy session, many families have taken up this offer and it has been a privilege to see answers to prayer.

Reflecting on our successes and areas for growth this year, we thank Jesus for His incredible provision of wisdom and discernment in the clinic’s work with children, young people, and families. The clinic faced some challenges this year, but through our hope in Jesus, we have managed to steer a positive course for clinical services and management.

We had the wonderful opportunity to serve at St Peter’s Church Holiday Bible School and to bring hope to children’s church staff and volunteers as they worked diligently to make the programme accessible to children with additional needs.

Demographics*

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35% Black / Black British
19% White / White British
19% White Other
11% Asian / Asian British
8% Other
8% Mixed
32%
23% 23%
13%
9%
Household Income
37% Christian
21% No religion
17% Christian Non-practising
17% Muslim
4% Jewish
4% Buddhist
Ethnicity
£30,001-£40,000 Over £40,000
Under £10,000
Household income Percentage of Families
£10,001-£20,000 £20,001-£30,000
Religion
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*Demographic data for individuals referred to our service, from anonymous forms completed by parents and carers. Some parents/carers may have completed more than one form if they have attended multiple events.

Financial Review

The trustees present an overview of the charity’s finances for the period: 1 January 2025 - 31 December 2025. Growing Hope Brockley currently runs with both restricted and unrestricted funding. Funds left in reserve at the end of the financial period: £20,967.

Management of Financial Risk

Income and Expenditure

We aim to hold at least three months of our outgoings in reserve. We raise our income through regular giving, fundraising events and grants. We aim to increase regular giving in order to have further sustainable finances to enable us to provide our therapy services.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply with the charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102. The full financial statements are found at the end of this report (p.14).

We received an income of £57,139

We had an expenditure of £83,316

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Supporter Engagement and Fundraising

We raise money at key points in the year through the Big Give Christmas Challenge, community fundraising, a fundraising dinner and grants. We’re grateful for all the support we have received from our generous supporters. More details are in the accounts.

Grants received:

Chloe’s Story

Chloe had so much fun on Thursday working on her balance and confidence decorating her swing by reaching down to collect scarves and pegging them. We had to keep her swing looking pretty all session long. She also loved working on her core and shoulder stability by making Play-Doh hair and practicing her cutting by being the hairdresser after. Her mum says it is wonderful to see how much more confident she has become in sessions.

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Structure and Governance

Growing Hope Brockley is a registered charity in England and Wales, and is run in accordance with its charity constitution. Growing Hope Brockley works in collaboration with St Peter’s Brockley and Growing Hope National. As a CIO, if Growing Hope Brockley is wound up, the members of the CIO have no liability to contribute to its assets and no personal responsibility for settling its debts and liabilities. The trustees also hold Trustee Indemnity insurance of £100,000 for Executive Risks. Insurance is provided via Growing Hope National charity (policy number CC009584).

Kirsten Murphy attends Growing Hope Brockley trustee meetings but is not party to any decisions regarding her salary or employment.

Growing Hope Brockley trustees are members of the CIO and appointed by a resolution at trustee meetings. They are responsible for governance of Growing Hope, ensuring it is meeting its charitable purposes.

Risk Management

The trustees take risk management seriously and have identified the following risks and put in place processes to mitigate them. We have policies in place to mitigate any risks in the following areas: financial risk, IT security and protection, safeguarding, health and safety and comprising Christian identity and values. All of these can be accessed on our website.

The Year Ahead

Looking towards the year ahead, we hope to establish a new direction for fundraising initiatives for the clinic and to raise greater awareness of the clinic’s work through these efforts. We are also aiming to grow our parent and sibling support groups and to partner with both parents and schools to assist children and young people with additional needs in reaching their potential.

References

  1. Gov.UK. 2025. Special educational needs in England. [Online]. [09 March 2026]. Available from: https://exploreeducation-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/special-educational-needs-in-england/2024-25

  2. Family Fund, The Cost of Caring, 2025. [Online]. [09 March 2026]. Available from: https://www.familyfund.org.uk/ wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FF_Cost_of_Caring_Report_Eng_Apr25_1221_3.pdf

  3. If Only You Knew , 2024, Sibs. [Online]. [09 March 2026]. Available from: https://www.sibs.org.uk/supporting-youngsiblings/ifonly?

Financial Report

Growing Hope Brockley Reference and administrative details For the year 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2025

Trustees:

Kay Cutting, Chair of Trustees, appointed 22 Jan 2026 Lynne Wilkinson, Former Chair of Trustees, resigned 30th April 2026 Nikkola Thornton Eleanor Orr Kylie Den Engelsman Aliesha Telecia Girvan, appointed 22 Jan 2026 Nicole Nelson, resigned 13 Nov 2025 Lucy Dacey, resigned 5 Feb 2026

Key Management Personnel: Kirsten Murphy, Clinic Manager

Registered Principal Office:

St. Peter’s Church, Wickham Road, London, SE4 1LT

Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) number: 1188708

Bankers:

NatWest 135 Bishopsgate London EC2M 3UR

Independent Examiner: Nicola Ainscough, FCA Equilibrium Accountants Ltd

Growing Hope Brockley Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees For the year 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the period 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025 which are set out on pages 15-27.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by Section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed

Nicola Ainscough FCA, Equilibrium Accountants Ltd, 48 Goodramgate, York, YO1 7LF

Growing Hope Brockley Statement of Financial Activity For the year ended 31 December 2025

Note
INCOME FROM:
Voluntary Income
Grant Income
Activities for
Generating Funds
TOTAL INCOME:
2
EXPENDITURE
ON:
Raising Funds
Charitable
Activities
TOTAL
EXPENDITURE
3
NET INCOME/
(EXPENDITURE)
BEFORE
TRANSFER OF
FUNDS
Gross transfer in
funds out
Gross transfer in
funds in
NET MOVEMENT
IN FUNDS
Balances brought
forward at 1
January 2025
BALANCES		 Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
TOTAL
FUNDS
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
TOTAL
FUNDS
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
26,284
0
26,284
20,032
0 20,032
10,300
7,500
17,800
11,000
5,300
16,300
13,056
0
13,056
10,344
0
10,344
49,639
7,500
57,139
41,377
5,300 46,677
1,504
0
1,504
2,019
-
2,019
74,312
7,500
81,812
45,282
10,600 55,882
75,816
7,500
83,316
47,301
10,600
57,901
(26,177)
0
(26,177)
(5,924)
(5,300)
(11,224)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
(26,177)
0
(26,177)
(5,924)
(5,300)
(11,224)
47,144
0
47,144
53,068
5,300
58,368
20,967
0
20,967
47,144
0
47,144

BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD AT 31 DECEMBER 2025

Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2025

Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2025
Note
FIXED ASSETS
Clinic Equipment
4
CURRENT ASSETS
Bank Account
Other Debtors & Prepayments
5
LIABILITIES - Creditors due within one year
Other Creditors
Total Creditors due within one year
6
NET CURRENT ASSETS
NET ASSETS
RESERVES
Defcit for the year
Brought Forward Balance
FUNDS
Unrestricted
Restricted
7		 2025
2024
£
£
-
-
-
-
21,130
44,144
487
3,309
21,617
47,453
(650)
(309)
(650)
(309)
20,967
47,144
20,967
47,144
(26,177)
(11,224)
47,144
58,368
20,967
47,144
20,967
47,144
0
-
20,967
47,144

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on:

Approved by Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by: Lynne Wilkinson Eleanor Orr Acting Chair of Trustees Finance Trustee

The notes on pages 17 to 25 form part of these financial statements.

Growing Hope Brockley Notes to the Financial Statements For the year period 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025

1. Accounting Policies

Incorporation

Growing Hope Brockley was registered in England and Wales with the Charity Commission as a CIO Foundation on 23 March 2020. These financial statements are for the period 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). The Charity is a public benefit entity for the purposes of FRS 102 and therefore the charity also prepared its financial statements in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102 Charities SORP) and the Charities Act 2011.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest pound.

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention.

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below.

Going concern basis

The trustees have assessed whether the use of going concern basis is appropriate and have considered possible events or conditions that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees have made this assessment for a period of at least one year from the date of approval of these financial statements. In particular, the trustees have considered the charity’s forecasts and projections and have taken account of pressure on income. After making enquiries, the trustees have concluded that there is a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to

continue in operations existence for the foreseeable future. The charity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing financial statements.

Income

Income is recognised in the period which it was receivable. Also included is the estimated value of gifts in kind and goods or services donated to the charity where the amounts are material, readily quantifiable and measurable. Such estimates are based on the market price the charity would otherwise have paid.

Expenditure

Direct charitable expenditure comprises all expenditure relating to the activities carried out to achieve the objectives.

Expenditure is allocated directly to the expenditure headings as far as practically possible to reflect the activities of the charity. Support costs have been allocated to the activities based on employee time spent on that activity.

Expenditure is included in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accruals basis, inclusive of any VAT which cannot be recovered. Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party; it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Fund accounting

Restricted funds are subject to restrictions imposed by the donor. These are accounted for separately from unrestricted funds. The movements on restricted funds in the period are shown in note 9 to the accounts.

Unrestricted funds are those which are not subject to restrictions, and any surpluses may be applied in furtherance of any of the charity’s objectives.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash at banks and in hand and shortterm deposits with a maturity date of three months or less.

Debtors and creditors

Debtors and creditors receivable or payable within one year of the reporting date are carried at their transaction price. Debtors and creditors that are receivable or payable in more than one year and not subject to a market rate of interest are measured at the present value of the expected future receipts or payment discounted at a market rate of interest.

Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets costing less than £500 are not capitalised and are written off in the year of purchase. Depreciation is provided so as to write off the cost of the fixed assets over their estimated useful lives. A full year’s depreciation is charged in the year of purchase. Depreciation is charged at the following annual rates: Computer and Office Equipment: 4 Years straight line Clinic Equipment: 4 Years straight line

Pension

The charity operates a defined contribution stakeholder pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from the charity.

Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgement

The annual depreciation charge for property, plant and equipment is sensitive to change in useful economic life and residual values of assets. These are reassessed annually.

In the view of the trustees in applying the accounting policies adopted, no other judgements were required that have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements nor do any estimates or assumptions made carry a significant risk of material adjustment in the next financial year.

Growing Hope Brockley Annual accounts 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

2. Income

2. Income
Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds
2025 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
Voluntary 26,284 - 20,032 - 20,032
Income 26,284
Regular giving 3,535 - 3,535 4,800 - 4,800
One off giving 630 - 630 1,796 - 1,796
Gift Aid 3,243 - 3,243 1,023 - 1,023
Donations 18,876 - 18,876 12,413 - 12,413
from Other
Organisations
Grants 10,300 7,500 17,800 11,000 5,300 16,300
Grants 10,300 7,500 17,800 11,000 5,300 16,300
Fundraising 13,056 - 13,056 10,344 - 10,344
Income
Growing Hope 3,936 - 3,936 1,837 - 1,837
Ball
Campaigns 8,985 - 8,985 6,878 - 6,878
Marathon 135 - 135 1,629 - 1,629
Consultancy - - - - - -
TOTAL INCOME 49,639 7,500 57,139 41,377 5,300 46,677

3. Expenditure

Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds
2025 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
Offce and 1,038 - 1,038 489 - 489
Administration
Costs
Advertising/ 0 - 0 91 - 91
Promotion
Printing, 114 - 114 35 - 35
Postage and
Stationery
Depreciation - - - - - -
Travel - - - - - -
Phone 144 - 144 197 - 197
Equipment not - - - - - -
Capitalised
Offce 780 - 780 167 - 167
Expenses
Clinic Expenses 3,207 - 3,207 1,357 - 1,357
Assessment 636 636 817 - 817
Tools/Clinic
Equipment
DBS 97 97 - - -
Insurance 725 725 540 540
Volunteer 152 152 - - -
Hospitality
WDC and 1,597 - 1,597 - - -
Siblings Group
Fundraising 1,504 - 1,504 2,019 - 2,019
Costs
Cost of 1,504 - 1,504 2,019 - 2,019
Fundraising
Contribution to 6,000 - 6,000 6,000 - 6,000
Other charities
Donation to 6,000 - 6,000 6,000 - 6,000
Growing Hope
Salaries and HR 64,067 7,500 71,567 37,436 10,600 48,037
Wages and 44,999 7,500 52,499 21,013 8,624 29,637
Salaries
Employer 2,625 - 2,625 1,044 438 1,482
Costs
Freelance 14,792 - 14,792 9,943 - 9,943
Finance and 1,244 - 1,244 4,951 - 4,951
HR
Staff Training 407 - 407 485 1,539 2,024
Total 75,816 7,500 83,316 47,301 10,600 57,901
Expenditure

Growing Hope Brockley Annual accounts 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

4. Fixed Assets
Actual cost At 1 January 2025
At 31 December 2025
Depreciation At 1 January 2025
Charge for the year
At 31 December
2025
Net Book Value At 1 January 2025
At 31 December 2025
5. Debtors
Prepayments
Other debtors and accrued income
Total
6. Creditors (amounts falling due less
than one year)
Creditors falling due within one year
Total Current Liabilities		 Clinic and IT
Equipment
2025
2024
£
3,178
3,178
3,178
3,178
3,178
3,178
0
0

3,178
3,178
0
0
0
0
2025
2024
£
£
487
309
0
3,000
487
3,309
2025
2024
£
£
650
309
650
309
7. Analysis of Asset by Fund
Cash & Deposit Balances
Prepayments
Total Assets
Current Liabilities		 Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
TOTAL
FUNDS
2025
£
£
£
21,130
0
21,130
487
0
487
21,617
0
21,617
(650)
0
(650)
20,967
0
20,967

8. Staff

No employee was paid at the rate of more than £60,000

2025 2024
Average employees during the period 1.0 1.0

9. Restricted Funds

Funder Item Balance as at 1 Income Expenditure Balance as at
Funded Jan 2025 31 Dec 2025
£ £ £ £
Benefact Project - - - 0
Trust cost

10. Related Parties

Growing Hope Brockley received a total of £0 unrestricted donations from its trustees in 2025 (2024 = £0).

Growing Hope Brockley makes an annual donation of £6,000 to Growing Hope National based on their Partnership Agreement; to support the setting up of new clinics. Growing Hope provides advice, governance and policy support, clinical supervision, and training to the clinic.

11. Fees Payable to Independent Examiner

The independent examiner did charge £120 for their services.